# Modi Extends Special Invitation to Bangladesh PM for BRICS Summit

*Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the 18th BRICS Summit as a special guest.*

July 23, 2026 · World

## At a glance

- Indian PM Modi invited Bangladesh PM Rahman to BRICS Summit.
- Summit will be held in New Delhi on September 12-13.
- Bangladesh is not a BRICS member but received a special invitation.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended an invitation to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the 18th BRICS Summit as a special guest in New Delhi on September 12-13. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam confirmed the invitation, stating it has been received by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and forwarded to the Prime Minister's Office.

## Invitation Details

The invitation was announced by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam. Although Bangladesh is not a member of the BRICS grouping, India, the host of the summit, has extended a special invitation to Prime Minister Rahman.

## BRICS Composition

BRICS comprises Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. Its partner countries include Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

## Why This Matters for Bangladesh

This invitation underscores the importance of Bangladesh in regional geopolitics and highlights the strengthening bilateral ties between India and Bangladesh. It also provides an opportunity for Bangladesh to engage with major global players on various international issues.

## Sources

- BSS

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